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A tutor should offer an individualised teaching method that works to that student's strengths and takes into account any weaknesses. Whether that mean explaining new concepts in more engaging ways or focusing on certain aspects that a student is finding particularly difficult to grasp. A tutor should also help students feel more confident in their…
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According to me, energy and openness are two very important qualities when it comes to tutoring. Making classes interesting and for the students to actually be able to consolidate what they learnt is a great achievement for a tutor. Along with making class fun, I will ensure to boost their confidence in their subject. My strengths are that I am a…
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Pluto
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It is most important to provide a comfortable space for students to make errors and learn, while also providing the motivation and space for studying to be completed. I focus on relatability but have also completed my QCE with relatively good grades and understand high school content. On top of this I have limited energy for tomfoolery, while…
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Be honest. This helps to establish rapport and trust, the two most critical elements to a successful tutoring relationship. Be flexible. This means being willing to adjust techniques and approaches to meet the learning styles of the student. Be patient. What is obvious or easy for you may not be so for your student. Learn not to show annoyance…
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Sometimes children are conditioned to think that some subjects are simply not for them or they will always struggle. I believe if you can discover the best way for a student to learn you can reverse that belief and truly help a student enjoy the learning process. Patient Great Attitude Positive Motivator Firm but…
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Tutors make sure students understand the subject and helps to learn new words and tricks. They help to resolve the problems quickly and grasp the concepts by providing practical examples. Also, by providing undivided attention and utmost care by appreciating their efforts in understanding the concepts. 1. Quick learner 2. Hard Working 3. Good…
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I believe that students benefit the most from those tutors who have established clear goals for the lessons, are patient and flexible in their teaching style and have built rapport with the students so that they are comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance from them. During the first few sessions, I focus on building rapport with my…
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Firstly, a tutor has to be able to understand the student's needs and then personalise a learning plan/ style that works for the student - one size does not fit all! Secondly, the tutor needs to guide the student not get them to parrot generic question answers. It's about building the students confidence up, through positive encouragement, and…
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Clearing any queries the students has about a particular topic. Make my student respect others but be self confident and righteous. Making students understand and clear any doubts in their mind. Encouraging them to have have casual conversation to build confidence and communication…
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A tutor's role goes beyond teaching academic content. Creating a positive learning environment, adapting to diverse learning styles, and offering clear explanations are crucial. A tutor should be more than just a teacher to them, they should be their friend, their go-to person in case of doubts and someone who's always willing to listen while…
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The most important thing any sort of teacher or mentor can do for not just students, but anyone, is to make sure the students believe in themselves and their abilities, for that will take them beyond any test or assignment. What is also important is to make sure the students have fun while learning, for that will ensure that whatever they are…
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In my opinion, not discouraging students. If they are not highly motivated, I used to speak some of my life in university and get rid of students' boredom. After that they focused on study. Since junior high school, I have really loved math because of its logic and beautifulness. Even though Japan has a really high-level mathematics education, I…
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Supporting the student and building their confidence is very important, as the belief that you are capable and have a strong grasp of the material is essential to success. I will also take the time to communicate with the student to develop a study plan that is suited to their level and leans on their strengths. My strengths are in English,…
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One of the most important things is to equip the students with the skillset to problem solve on their own. While you can show students model answers, it is more important to help them develop the ways of thinking and writing that leads to the best answers. Secondly, it is to provide students with insight to how they will be graded. I believe…
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100% Motivation and ensuring they feel like they have a support structure whose best interest is to see them succeed. Too many people in my year have lacked motivation to study effectively and as a result, their grades faltered. The school proceeded to threaten to kick them out of their ATAR classes, which only worked to further demoralise them…
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I view the role of a tutor as more of a assistant to the teacher. I main goal for the a tutor is to go in-depth on discussed in the classroom allowing the students to wrap their head around concepts that were once perceived as difficult and challenging. It is the tutors role to teaching correct habits and strategies to tackle difficult or…
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Have clear objectives, High Quality teaching, Much Better Understanding and Results/Marks, Turning a negative attitude to a positive attitude towards work, be fun but know when to be serious, have clear purpose, understand really what the student needs from you (every student is different), and many more. Strengths - Significantly improved marks…
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As the old Navajo proverb goes, you satiate a person's hunger by giving them fish, they go hungry again in an hour, you teach them how to fish, you feed them for a lifetime. That's precisely what I'd like to do to my students. Allow them to explore the different possibilities, the world presents to them in order to hone their individuality and…
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I think that the most important thing a tutor can do is to help a student love learning because in this way, they will be able to fully grasp the main purpose of education. I believe that one of my strengths is my desire to help people and get the satisfaction in seeing others succeed. This attribute consequently relates to myself being…
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help them access their best learning style and set up a system of learning which enables them to approach any task methodically and calmly without feeling overwhelmed or insufficient. I am well versed in academic english and would prefer to tutor in english and humanities subjects. I am friendly and enthusiastic, as well as reliable and I can…
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In my perspective, the most important role of a tutor is to foster a deep understanding of the subject matter while nurturing a positive attitude towards learning. Building a strong foundation and instilling confidence in students are vital. Beyond that, effective communication and the ability to create a supportive learning environment are…
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To guide them towards their journey towards reaching goals and aspirations. Due to the education system constantly pushing students through grades regardless of results as well as very little discussion and revision upon mistakes after testing, I find helping a student be able to not only understand the individual question, but on top of that…
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My primary goal as a tutor is to empower students with the tools they need to become independent and confident learners. I believe that education is not just about memorizing facts but about developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a growth mindset. By instilling these qualities in my students, I aim to foster a lifelong…

Local Reviews

James has started very promisingly with Daniel which is great and I think even in the short space of time they have been together James is beginning to feel more confident with Daniel and his Maths in general.
Glen, Brighton

Inside BalaclavaTutoring Sessions

Content Covered

Year 4 student Spencer worked on understanding fractions by exploring halves, quarters, and eighths, and used number lines to see how these relate.

For Year 10, Ollie focused on coordinate geometry skills such as finding the gradient of a line using two points and determining linear equations from graphs.

Meanwhile, Alice in Year 12 reviewed matrix methods including transition matrices and financial modelling with compound interest rates, tackling exam-style problems to prepare for upcoming assessments.

Recent Challenges

A Year 12 student lost marks on SAC extended response questions by not thoroughly reading the questions, leading to incomplete answers—"needs to take more time to read the questions thoroughly," a tutor noted.

In Year 11, another student showed stress during live log graph exercises and initially hesitated to work through problems aloud; practice in real-time helped reduce anxiety.

A Year 7 learner sometimes avoided writing out algebra steps, which hid calculation errors until review.

Meanwhile, a Grade 2 child often struggled with attention during numeracy activities, requiring frequent redirection before tackling multi-step place value tasks.

Recent Achievements

A tutor in Balaclava noted that one Year 11 student, Alice, has started coming to sessions with her own process for matrix multiplication and now asks for help only with the toughest questions—she used to rely on step-by-step guidance throughout.

In Year 8 maths, Leo was previously hesitant to engage but recently followed a complex lesson about collecting like terms and even paid close attention during explanations, something he struggled with before.

Meanwhile, a younger student, Lara, has begun preparing thoughtful questions ahead of each session rather than waiting passively for guidance; last week she independently solved several semi-circle identification problems.

What they say about our tutoring

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I am very happy with my son's tutor so far. We have only had 2 sessions & already my son is doing his homework after school everyday, without being asked. He also is impressing his tutor with his knowledge. They both relate with each other & I can see good things for my son's future.

I think Molly is really getting a lot out of the sessions and a lot of support. I think that she is also a good role model for Molly.

Michelle is awesome and has taught me so much in a short amount of time. She never doubts my level of ability and is always encouraging me to go above and beyond. Her knowledge of specific maths topics is just out of this world. You guys have one awesome lady on your hands!

Local Spots for Tutoring

If you'd prefer not to have lessons at home, tutoring can also take place at a local library—such as St Kilda Library—or at your child's school (with permission), like Yeshivah College.